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The Office of Inspector General received a complaint that expressed concerns about the Department of Municipal Development Security Division.
The OIG conducted and completed investigation 19-0002-I “Beehive” which was approved on May 27, 2020. During the course of that investigation several other red flags were found along with similar complaints being brought to our attention. All had a common denominator, the Former Animal Welfare Department Director (AWD), D1. The decision was made to open a separate investigation to look into those issues.
The Office of Inspector General reviewed the findings and recommendations of the Office of the State Auditor regarding travel expenses of City Councilor Pena that were not in compliance with City travel regulations.
The Office of Inspector General was asked to review an attempted Fraudulent ACH transaction from the City of Albuquerque in the amount of $1.9 million to a vendor.
The Office of Inspector General received information from a citizen concerning a white City of Albuquerque pick-up truck and that an employee was sleeping inside the truck with the seat leaned back.
City of Albuquerque vehicle spotted behind bank while the employee was inside a Hooters.
City of Albuquerque staff from Senior Affairs and Solid Waste Departments arrive at the Senior Center every morning during business hours to eat breakfast.
Three males arrive at the North Domingo Multigenerational center and eat breakfast every morning.
Alleged illegal installation of lighting on Central between 1st and 8th streets by the City of Albuquerque.
Alleged improper approval of installation of solar panels creating a hazard and alleged City employee wasting water during 2019 and 2020, in violation of the City's Water Conservancy Program.
Parking citations not processed prior to dates of fee escalation
On January 7, 2022, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) received an email complaint stating 'Time card fraud should be addressed at Aviation Department with Finance including Warehouse employees before it gets to media.' The OIG determined that the allegation contained potential fraud, waste, or abuse and that it was appropriate for the OIG to conduct a fact-finding investigation. The purpose of the investigation was to address the alleged time card fraud in the City of Albuquerque's (City) Aviation Finance and Warehouse Divisions.